Furnace Creek Campground
Furnace Creek Campground is the only NPS campground in the park that is reservable. All other NPS campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. First-come, first-served sites at Furnace Creek Campground are rare and fill quickly on weekends, around holidays, and in days preceding and just after the reservation season. When arriving without reservations, we recommend tent campers pack camp chairs and a propane stove for cooking as not all campsites in other park campgrounds offer picnic tables and fire rings. Death Valley has a total of 9 National Park Service campgrounds to choose from in this beautiful land of extremes. Six are open year-round.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 61 |
| Walk-in | 33 |
| Standard with electric | 17 |
| Tent-only | 13 |
| Group tent areas | 5 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 107 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
129 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 012 | DRIVE-IN LOOP | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 013 | DRIVE-IN LOOP | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 014 | DRIVE-IN LOOP | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 015 | DRIVE-IN LOOP | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 016 | DRIVE-IN LOOP | Standard | Back-in | 44 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 017 | DRIVE-IN LOOP | Standard | Back-in | 48 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 018 | DRIVE-IN LOOP | Standard | Back-in | 56 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 019 | DRIVE-IN LOOP | Standard | Back-in | 61 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 020 | DRIVE-IN LOOP | Standard | Back-in | 66 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 021 | DRIVE-IN LOOP | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 107 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | An entrance fee or national park pass is required for all visitors entering Death Valley National Park. This fee is separate from the campground fee. |
| Dark sky | Inside Death Valley National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | Sites 022, 049, 074, 077 and 4 more are listed accessible |
Furnace Creek has 136 campsites with drinking water, picnic tables, flush toilets and a dump station. Each site has either a campfire ring or grill. A campground kiosk is staffed 7 days/week during the reservation season (Oct 15-April15). Campground Hosts are also available to help during our peak camping season. Campers reserving sites 115-150 and Group Sites 1-4 may not sleep in their vehicles.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Death Valley is in eastern California on the Nevada border, 130 miles west-northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada and 106 miles east of Lone Pine, California. Furnace Creek Campground is a half-mile north of Furnace Creek Visitor Center on State Highway 190.
| Nearest town | Death Valley, California |
| Coordinates | 36.4631° N, 116.8678° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The actual availability of any first-come, first served-sites is not reflected on the Recreation.gov website in real time.
- Advance reservations are highly recommended for Furnace Creek Campground during the reservation window (October 15 - April 15).
Charges and cancellations
A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Changing an Existing Reservation: When changes are made prior to the cut-off window: If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit the recreation fee for the day of departure. There is no change fee if the customer wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility. If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | under 0.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Desert Outfitters ↗ | 0.4 mi |
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Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Death Valley Wilderness.
- inDeath Valley Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 3,190,455 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Natural features
Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life survives in Death Valley! In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Death Valley has sunk below sea level through geologic processes over time. It lies within the Mojave Desert and is the hottest, driest and lowest location in North America. Despite its extreme climate, the park boasts a diversity of ecosystems, including colorful badlands, snow-covered peaks, desolate sand dunes, rugged canyons and flat, dry basins called playas. Furnace Creek Campground is located on the valley floor. The terrain is fairly open with sparse vegetation. Some campsites do have trees that provide shade, but most are unshaded. The facility offers a wide mountan views to the east and west, which glow with hues of orange, red and yellow during sunrise and sunset.
Recreation
There are over 3.4 million acres of Death Valley to explore. The popular main attractions are accessible by paved roads and more remote areas of the park will require high clearance, 4wd.
Nearby
Explorers of all ages can enjoy educational programs and exhibits at the Visitor Center, just a short walk from the campground. Birders may have luck spotting local and migratory birds around the campground and along Airport Road, especially in the cooler months. Visitors can bike, walk their dog, or run along a one-mile bike path to an interpretive trail from the campground to the Harmony Borax Works, an abandoned borax refinery from the late 1800s. The campground is also within walking distance of the private resort, Furnace Creek Oasis and Ranch.
Guidebooks for Death Valley National Park
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- Hiking Western Death Valley National ParkMichel Digonnet and Michel J. F. Digonnet, 2023Find at Bookshop.org
- Explorer's Guide to Death Valley National ParkT. Scott Bryan and Betty Tucker Bryan, 2021Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Furnace Creek Campground?
Sites at Furnace Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Furnace Creek Campground?
An entrance fee or national park pass is required for all visitors entering Death Valley National Park. This fee is separate from the campground fee.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Furnace Creek Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Furnace Creek Campground?
A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Furnace Creek Campground have?
130 sites, including 61 standard sites without power, 33 walk-in sites, 17 standard sites with power, and 13 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Furnace Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Furnace Creek Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Furnace Creek Campground?
Furnace Creek has 136 campsites with drinking water, picnic tables, flush toilets and a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Furnace Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Furnace Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Furnace Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Furnace Creek Campground?
Sites 022, 049, 074, and 077 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 8 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Furnace Creek Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Furnace Creek Campground sits inside Death Valley National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International